What Is a Potential Negative Consequence of Active Listening

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is a potential negative consequence of active listening?

• A) Some ethnic groups may be uncomfortable with the persistent eye contact that is a part of active listening.
• B) Clients get bored with hearing the therapist repeat back what they just said.
• C) Clients may be uncomfortable with the silences that follow when a therapist is waiting for them to continue talking.
• D) The client may feel that the therapist does not truly care about what they are saying.

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